United States: Wall Street Ends Crazy Year With Existential Angst and Big Bonuses “As Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boss David Solomon chatted at a November dinner for retired partners, he mentioned that the firm will be among the country’s most profitable big public companies this year. But the veteran mergers banker Geoff Boisi was struck
Mayberry Market Summary - 21.12.2021 Disclaimer: Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research Department about those issuer (s) or securities as at the date of this report. Each research analyst (s) also certify that no part of their compensation was, is, or will
United States: Biden’s Promise of More Equal U.S. Takes Hit With Spending Plan “President Joe Biden’s promise to reduce income and wealth disparities in the U.S. has suffered a major setback with the collapse of his social-spending bill. Early in the pandemic, U.S. policy makers staved off a dramatic increase in inequality with an all-out
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United States: U.S. Economy Loses Two Key Pillars of Support for 2022 “The derailing of President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion spending plan means the U.S. economy enters 2022 facing yet another coronavirus wave with less help from the Federal Reserve and the federal government. The Fed’s pivot last week toward tighter credit — ending its
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United States: U.S. Steps Up China Pressure Over Surveillance of Uyghurs “The Biden administration ratcheted up pressure on Beijing over its treatment of ethnic and religious minorities, as U.S. lawmakers passed a bill targeting companies that rely on forced labor from the Xinjiang region of China. The administration on Thursday added 34 entities in China,
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Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 0.77% or US$0.57 relative to the prior week. Oil traded on December 16, 2021, at US$74.99 per barrel relative to US$74.42 on December 2, 2021. Brent oil opened 2021 year at US$54.52 per barrel. Petrojam prices 87 Octane prices increased this week by 1.92% (JMD$3.06). Additionally, 90 Octane
United States: U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week From 52-Year Low “Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits rose last week but remained near the lowest levels of the pandemic as the labor market recovery continues. Initial unemployment claims totaled 206,000 in the week ended Dec. 11, up 18,000 from the prior period, Labor Department
